Alchemy Helper Menu - MWSE Lua

⭐ — (98 endorsements) 📥 1,500 downloads 📌 v1.0.3 📅 5/26/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Mag · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/27/2020 📅 Created: 5/26/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ MWSE — Morrowind Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 MCP — Morrowind Code Patch Download ↗
3📦 MWSE Lua Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 6.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #58 of 95 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

There are now two different options/files for the mod:

  • []Shows all available magical effects even if there is only one item in the player inventory with said effect.

    []Shows an available magical effect if and only if there are at least two ingredients that share a common magical effect.

Installation

Simply download with Vortex or copy the MWSE directory to ../Morrowind/Data Files/.

Usage

While in the alchemy menu, press Right Shift  (default key map) to activate the helper menu.

Compatibility

This mod should work with most alchemy mods, even mods that add new alchemy ingredients to the game. As long as the object type = "INGR" and said object is in your inventory, you should be good to go.

This mod may not work as anticipated with mods that add new magical effects to ingredients.

The magical effects and their respective names, IDs, Attribute IDs & Skill IDs are hard coded in data.lua, held in the table data.effects{}. The data is in alphabetical order based off of effect name (thank you Excel).

Adding New Effects for Ingredients

If you would like to add new ingredient effects to this mod, follow these instructions (Skip steps 1 & 2 if you already know the magic effect IDs):

[]Open the mod that adds the effects in either TES Construction Set or MWEdit.

(NOTE: Usually MWSE shows items added in a mod while Construction Set by default shows items from the mod's masters (base game, DLCs, TR Rebuilt, etc.)

[]Go to the magic effects tab in MWEdit or to in the Construction Kit go to Gameplay > Magic effects.

If either program does not show the ID for the effect, then in Construction Kit click File > Export Data > Magic Effects then paste the contents of the file in Excel (optional, just makes it easier to read). The ID should be the first number located after "MGEF".

[*]If the magic effect is general (s

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Alchemy Helper Menu is a lightweight UI mod for Morrowind that sorts your ingredients by magical effects, making potion crafting easier. It displays your current ingredients and all magical effects for quick reference. Ideal for alchemy enthusiasts who want a cleaner, more organized brewing experience.

✨ Key Features

Sorts ingredients by magical effects for quick reference during potion making.
Displays a list of your current ingredients.
Displays a list of all magical effects.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Simple and focused: does exactly what it says without bloat.
  • Community-trusted with 98 endorsements and 1,500 downloads.
  • Last updated in 2020, so it's stable for the MWSE Lua setup.

⚠️ Cons

  • No screenshots or detailed instructions in the description.
  • Requires MWSE Lua, so it's not for vanilla Morrowind players.
  • Last updated in 2020 — may need testing with newer MWSE versions.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Morrowind alchemists who want a handy reference tool while brewing potions. If you're tired of juggling ingredient lists and effect tables, this mod streamlines the process. Skip if you don't use MWSE Lua or prefer a more immersive UI overhaul.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have MWSE Lua installed and up to date before adding this mod.
  • Use a mod manager like Wrye Mash or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
  • Test the mod in a save before your main playthrough to ensure it works with your other UI mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Morrowind Mods
Author
Mag
Version
1.0.3
Downloads
1,500
Endorsements
98
Category
User Interface
Created
5/26/2020
Updated
5/27/2020

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